"Been annoying the Hubbards, have you?" It's teasing. Clark knows full well the farm's caretakers have a soft spot for the Kents and their friends, and made sure they all knew they were more than welcome to visit while Clark and Martha were away.

"I think we're going to be getting the paperwork done up for them to buy it outright from us." There's a small frown at that and he starts turning his still full coffee cup in a slow circle on the table.